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Science Week Events, Waterlicht, Write Time Festival, Portobello Market, Fade Street Market
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Hi!!
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What a week! If somebody had written the events of the last few days into a comedy script, you would probably have told them that they were exaggerating. And just to make it even more fitting, yesterday was Friday the 13th. ;-)
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First we had the huge EU meetings in Dublin with road closures, security barriers, traffic diversions and thousands of Gardaí making sure that the important visitors could get around, even if the rest of us struggled a little. Then there was the threat of another nationwide fuel protest, but the planned convoys were cancelled before they even got going. At least one potential disaster avoided!
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Another potential disaster was avoided on Wednesday when the Government and public-sector unions reached a pay agreement and the strike planned for Thursday was called off. A welcome bit of good news in an otherwise rather chaotic week.
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But Friday wasn’t finished with us yet. A massive Microsoft outage affected businesses and organisations around the world, including many in Ireland. Emails stopped working and some companies discovered just how dependent they are on one technology provider. And then, at around 22:00 Irish time, the news came that all departing flights in the USA had been grounded because of air traffic control communications problems. It took 5 hours until flights were allowed to take off again. What NEXT?
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And as if all that wasn’t enough, winter also decided to make an early appearance. Temperatures came dangerously close to zero in some parts of Ireland and we got our first proper taste of frost. So I think we have had enough excitement for one week now!
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Let’s hope that the coming weekend will be a little less dramatic. The weather looks reasonably good for November, although a warm jacket might be advisable and Dublin’s cultural events are still taking place as normal. After a week of disruption, uncertainty and things not working as they should, a few hours enjoying music, art, exhibitions or other free events sounds like a very good idea.
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Let’s see what’s on this week.
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If you have friends or family or colleagues that also enjoy cultural events in Dublin, let them know that they can sign up for the free weekly Dublin Event Guide newsletter at https://getthislink.com/DEGSignup
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The working title for my video series on YouTube is the “Better You” videos, they are all about 5-7 minute long about how to better your life. Check out this video series if you want to achieve more in life, but are talking yourself out of it. https://www.youtube.com/@JoergSteegmueller
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Donations in November:
EUR 141
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(By the end of the month, this number has to reach or exceed EUR 200 to guarantee the continuation of the Dublin Event Guide.)
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If the Dublin Event Guide helps you to find out about free events in Dublin, please help with a donation.
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The counter here shows the current donation status. By the end of the month EUR 200 will be subtracted to pay the bills. If more money has been donated, the rest will be carried forward. If donations have stopped below the EUR 200, the missing amount will be carried over.
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Thanks to Livia, Lisa, Amy, Carrie and Catherine for your donations! I really appreciate your help! Every donation counts!
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To keep the Dublin Event Guide going, I will find the events and you will need to help with the bills. None of the donations will go to me, it will all go to the Dublin Event Guide cost. The total cost per month is quite low at just EUR 200 per month, but we need to cover this monthly amount through donations to keep the Dublin Event Guide alive.
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If the Dublin Event Guide saves you some time searching for events or has introduced you to events you would otherwise not have found, then please help to keep it coming every week.
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With the above counter you know at all times where we stand and when donating is needed. Donations keep the Dublin Event Guide alive and all donors will also get some additional bonuses.
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Here are some more details about donations:
Any amount is appreciated, but if you are looking for a recommendation, then I suggest a donation of 12 Euro per year. – That’s just one Euro per month and you get FOUR Dublin Event Guides for that Euro! If your funds are limited, but you still want to help, you can buy a virtual coffee for just EUR 4. All donations will be used in full for the Dublin Event Guide.
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Thank you!!
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Free events in Dublin this weekend…
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Saturday 14 November
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Saturdays at Buddy’s Farmers Market 08:30-14:30 Unit D, Ballymun Industrial Park, 16 Carton Rd, Dublin 11 https://www.facebook.com/dublinartisanmarket/
+ Airfield Estate Farmers’ Market 09:00-14:30 Airfield Estate, Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin 14 https://www.airfield.ie/farmers-market-at-airfield-estate
+ Supernatural Food Market – Food & Farmer’s Market 09:00-15:00 St Andrew’s Resource Centre, 114-116 Pearse St., Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thesupernaturalfoodmarket
+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 https://www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Tides of Discovery: Ocean Literacy at the National Maritime Museum – Guided Tours and Talks – Science Week 10:00-17:00 National Maritime Museum of Ireland, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin https://www.scienceweek.ie/event/tides-of-discovery-ocean-literacy-at-the-national-maritime-museum (Booking required)
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ Bushy Park Market 11:00-16:00 Bushy Park (next to Padel & Tennis Club), Terenure, Dublin 6 https://www.dublincity.ie/parks-and-nature/dublin-city-parks/visit-park/bushy-park
+ Slán Solas – breathwork, sound baths and live music 11:00-12:00 National Photographic Archive, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2003770475432 (Booking required)
+ Water, Wellbeing and Inequality in Underserved Communities – Hands-on activity, demonstrations, facilitated discussions – Science Week 12:00-15:00 Dada Pizza Clondalkin, 8A Newlands Retail Centre, Newlands Cross, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 https://www.scienceweek.ie/event/water-wellbeing-and-inequality-in-underserved-communities (Booking required)
++ Osmotical: Fleeting Sculpture – Live Ice Sculpture Carving – Science Week 12:00-18:00 South King Street (near the Luke Kelly statue), Dublin 2 https://www.scienceweek.ie/event/osmotical-fleeting-sculpture-at-science-week-2026/2026-11-14
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+ Nrd Mrkt @ Generator Dublin – Art, Books, Music, CInema 14:00-19:00 Gen Bar, Generator Hostel, Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003679252582
+ Red Cow Inn Family Fun Day 14:00-16:00 Red Cow Inn, Naas Road, Dublin 22 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/family-fun-day-tickets-2004591701742 (Booking required)
+ Gusts and Gales in Heaney’s Poetry – Talk 14:00-15:00 Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again Exhibition, Bank of Ireland Cultural Centre, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gusts-and-gales-in-heaneys-poetry-tickets-2003769124391 (Booking required)
+ Science week: Work of the Archaeologist – Tour 14:00 National Museum (Archaeology), Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q4-Oct-Dec/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(3)
+ Arts & Education in the Irish Prisons Services – Panel Discussion 14:00-16:00 Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Blessington Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2003453594633 (Booking required)
+ Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again – Family Tour 14:00-15:00 Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, Bank of Ireland Culture & Heritage Centre, College Green, Dublin 2, D02 VR66 https://www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/family-tour-seamus-heaney-listen-now-again (R)
+ IMMA Drop-in Tour 14:30-15:00 Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 https://imma.ie/whats-on/guided-tours/ (R)
+ Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One – Tour 14:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2026/Q4-Oct-to-Dec/Armistice-Day-Commemoration-Tours
+ Irish Writers Centre: Anthology 35 Launch 14:30-16:00 Irish Writers Centre, 19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
+ Doireann Ní Ghríofa in conversation – Write Time Festival 15:00-16:00 Carnegie Arts Library, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/doireann-ni-ghriofa-tickets-2003451597660 (Booking required)
+ Science week: Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Tour 15:30 National Museum (Archaeology), Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q4-Oct-Dec/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(3)
+ Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One – Tour 15:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2026/Q4-Oct-to-Dec/Armistice-Day-Commemoration-Tours
+ Emma Dabiri in Conversation – Write Time Festival 16:15-17:15 Carnegie Arts Library, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/emma-dabiri-in-conversation-tickets-2003451767167 (Booking required)
+ Dr Marie Cassidy (former Irish State Pathologist) – in conversation – Write Time Festival 17:30-18:30 Carnegie Arts Library, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dr-marie-cassidy-tickets-2003451881509 (Booking required)
+ Sierra Leone Film Night 18:30-22:00 Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sierra-leone-film-night-tickets-2004260888270 (Booking required)
++ Waterlicht – Dream landscape that explores the power and poetry of water – Art Installation – Science Week 18:30-21:30 Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 2 (Entrance via Clonmel Street off Harcourt Street) https://www.scienceweek.ie/event/waterlicht/2026-11-13
+ Live Gypsy Jazz – Gig 19:30-23:00 Mother Reilly’s, 26-32 Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 https://www.facebook.com/events/772554088564616
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Sunday 15 November
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?+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
?+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 https://www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/ (R)
? + Run Talk Run – Phoenix Park Run of Mental Health Peer Support Group for adults 10:50 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 https://bit.ly/RTRDublin (Booking required)
+ Herbert Park Food & Farmers Market 11:00-16:00 Herbert Park, Dublin 4 https://spillaneworldmarkets.com/herbert-park/
+ St. Patrick’s Park Market – Books, gifts and crafts 11:00-17:30 St. Patrick’s Park, next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/stpatricksparkmarket/
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/ (R)
+ Michael Angelo Hayes’s painting The Installation of the Prince of Wales as Knight of St. Patrick in St. Patrick’s Cathedral 1868 – Talk 11:00-12:00 Farmleigh House, Northern end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15 https://www.farmleigh.ie/events/law-and-order-part-one/
+ Portobello Market 11:00-17:00 Charlemont Square, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/WeLovePopUpMarkets
+ Paint A Lighthouse – Mindful Painting Workshop 12:00-14:00 Lucky Tortoise Restaurant, 17b Temple Bar, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2004026472125 (Booking required)
+ Fade Street Market 12:30-18:00 Market Bar, Fade Street, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/reel/1105462938891882
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+ Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One – Tour 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2026/Q4-Oct-to-Dec/Armistice-Day-Commemoration-Tours
+ Science Week Live Demo at the National Print Museum – Drop-in 14:30-16:00 National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4 https://www.scienceweek.ie/event/science-week-live-demo-at-the-npm
+ IMMA Drop-in Tours 14:30-15:00 Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 https://imma.ie/whats-on/guided-tours/ (R)
+ 1913 – 1923: A Decade of Conflict – Tour 15:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2026/Q4-Oct-to-Dec/Armistice-Day-Commemoration-Tours
+ Dr Katriona O’Sullivan in Conversation – Write Time Festival 16:15-17:15 Carnegie Arts Library, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dr-katriona-osullivan-in-conversation-tickets-2003453199451 (Booking required)
+ Raw Earth – new artworks, immersive artist and scientist talks and panel discussion – Science Week 16:30-19:30 Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 https://www.scienceweek.ie/event/raw-earth (Booking required)
+ Roddy Doyle in Conversation – Write Time Festival 17:30-18:30 Carnegie Arts Library, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/roddy-doyle-in-conversation-tickets-2003453254616 (Booking required)
+ Hidden Tunes for the Irish Harp: Discoveries in the Early Collections – Harp Ireland’s Annual Lecture 17:30-18:30 Royal Irish Academy of Music, 36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2004031782007 (Booking required)
+ Organ Freeman – Weekly Jazz Sundays 18:00-20:30 The Big Romance, 98 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 https://www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/residency/organ-freeman-weekly-jazz-sundays-39.html (R)
+ HAHA Ha’Penny Comedy Club – Stand-up Comedy 20:00-22:00 Ha’penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2004789510393
+ Belly Laughs Comedy – Stand-up Comedy 20:00-22:00 Turk’s Head, 27 Parliament Street, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2004705141042
+ Jawbone: Acoustic Blues & Folk Commune 20:00 Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/events/2884885621692568/2884885678359229 (R)
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch (R)
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And the free events for next week….
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Please note: To speed up the creation of the weekday section of the Dublin Event Guide, I am experimenting with a few minor changes. One is that I am not adding the full address of the venue to all events anymore (for now). If you don’t know where the venue is, you will find it by checking the event link.
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Monday 16 November
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Electronic Drum Workshop – Get started (Age 12+) 15:30-16:30 Central Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/get-started-electronic-drum-workshop (Booking required)
+ Swift’s Dublin: ‘Women who Cry Apples’ – History Talk 18:00 Ringsend Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/swifts-dublin-women-who-cry-apples (Booking required)
++ Cassini: Saturn Up Close – Irish Astronomy Society – Talk 19:30-21:00 Online and at UCD School of Physics, Beech Hill Road, Dublin 4 https://irishastrosoc.ie/event/cassini-saturn-up-close_nov2026/ (Booking required)
+ Donal Kirk & Anto Drennan – Gig 20:00-23:30 M.J. Wright, 17 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1990182411166
+ Song Cycle – Singer Songwriter Night – Open Night with special guests – Little Whelan’s 21:00 Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 https://www.whelanslive.com/event/song-cycle/
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Tuesday 17 November
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Tour 12:30 National Museum (Archaeology), Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q4-Oct-Dec/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(3)
+ Ireland in the 80s: The Full Picture Music – Talk & Music 18:00-19:00 Location TBD https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2003770543636 (Booking required)
+ Reading Between the Battle Lines: The Place of Libraries in a Time of Conflict – Talk – Dublin City Culture Club 19:00 Exam Hall, Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 https://cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873692141 (Booking required)
+ Songs In The Long Room – Acoustic Open Mic Session 20:00-23:00 Hynes Bar, 79 Prussia Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 https://www.facebook.com/events/472368905228630
+ Darkey Kelly’s Tuesday Singer Songwriter Night 19:00-22:30 Darkey Kelly’s, Harding Hotel, Fishamble Street, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/915434861959818
+ Downtown Blues Dancing – Weekly Drop-in Classes & Social Dancing 20:00-23:00 Mind the Step Cafe, 24 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1 https://www.downtownbluesdublin.com/blues-dancing
+ Ukulele Tuesday – Weekly Ukulele Meetup 20:00 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday/
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Wednesday 18 November
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Lunch at Liberty Park – Food Market 12:30 Liberty Park, behind Talbot Street, Dublin 1 (no website or Facebook Page) (R)
+ Tour of the Edward Worth Library – Dublin City Culture Club 11:00 Edward Worth Library, Dr. Steevens Hospital, St John’s Road West, Dublin 8 https://cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873691732 (Booking required)
+ IMMA Eltiqa: How to Work Together – Exhibition Tour – Dublin City Culture Club 11:00 Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 https://cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873691934 (Booking required)
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Tour 12:30 National Museum (Archaeology), Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q4-Oct-Dec/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(3)
+ Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again – Online Exhibition Tour 13:00-14:00 Online https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2003773717128 (Booking required)
+ German Film Club: Rabiye Kurnaz gegen George W Bush 18:00 Dolphin’s Barn Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/german-film-club-rabiye-kurnaz-gegen-george-w-bush
+ Swift, Vanessa & The Sluttery: In Conversation with Catherine Conlon 18:30 Inchicore Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/swift-vanessa-sluttery-conversation-catherine-conlon (Booking required)
+ Gulliver 300: Historian in Residence – Swift’s Dublin 18:30 Cabra Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/gulliver-300-historian-residence-swifts-dublin (Booking required)
+ The Workman’s Club Karaoke 22:30 Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 http://theworkmansclub.com/events/
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Thursday 19 November
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
?+ Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again – Family Tour 11:30-12:30 & 14:00-15:00 Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, Bank of Ireland Culture & Heritage Centre, College Green, Dublin 2, D02 VR66 https://www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/daily-tours-seamus-heaney-listen-now-again-0 (R)
+ Open Boat Tour – Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 40,000 km 10:00-16:00 (in 30 min slots) HQ20 Water Sports, 1 Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2004398464765 (Booking required)
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Tour 12:30 National Museum (Archaeology), Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q4-Oct-Dec/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(3)
+ “Well Nigh Inebriating Us with the Sultan’s Verses”: Qanisawh al-Ghawr? and the Making of a Poet-King – Talk – Chester Beatty Museum 16:30 Online and at Long Room Hub, Trinity College Campus, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/2026-cochrane-fellow-talk-well-nigh-inebriating-us-with-the-sultans-verses-qani%e1%b9%a3awh-al-ghawri-and-the-making-of-poet-king/ (Booking required for online lecture)
+ Clipper Race Discovery Talk – Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 40,000 km 18:00 Happy Out x Together Academy, 1 Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2004402667335 (Booking required)
+ Translating a Nation: Into English – Literature Ireland and the National Library of Ireland 18:30-19:30 National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/004058781764 (Booking required)
+ The Richie Buckley Quartet – Jazz 20:30-23:30 Frank Ryan’s Pub, 5 Queen Street, SSpooky puppet shows, face painting, magic shows, circus and art workshopsmithfield, Dublin 7 https://www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/residency/the-richie-buckley-quartet-13.html
+ The Workman’s Club Karaoke 22:30 Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 http://theworkmansclub.com/events/
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Friday 20 November
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
?+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Open Boat Tour – Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 40,000 km 10:00-16:00 (in 30 min slots) HQ20 Water Sports, 1 Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2004398464765 (Booking required)
+ TwinkleTown Smithfield Square – Food & Drink, Live Music & Workshop, Crafts & Arts, Ice Skating & Santo Panto (not free) (20 Nov-31 Dec) 11:00-21:00 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://twinkletown.ie/smithfield-square/ (Admission free to food & crafts section)
+ TwinkleTown St Patrick’s Park – Lights Display & Choirs, Craft Market, Funfair, Food & Drink (27 Nov-23 Dec) 11:00-21:00 St. Patrick’s Park (next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral), Dublin 8 https://twinkletown.ie/st-patricks-park/ (Admission free)
+ The History of Art in Ireland – Tour 12:30 National Museum (Archaeology), Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q4-Oct-Dec/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(3)
+ Lunchtime Talk: World Philosophy Day 2026 – Hugh Lane Gallery 13:00 Dominick St Community Centre, Dublin 1 https://hughlane.ie/explore_learn/world-philosophy-day-2026/
+ Music in Swift’s Dublin: A Lunchtime Concert with the Irish Baroque Orchestra 13:00 Central Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/music-swifts-dublin-lunchtime-concert-irish-baroque-orchestra (Booking required)
+ Turks Trad Night 19:00-23:45 Turks Head, Parliament Street, Temple bar, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/events/1136787884561895/
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+++ Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 40,000 km – Open Boat Tours and Talks
The Clipper Ocean Racing Yacht will be open for boat tours on Thursday and Friday at 1 Custom House Quay in Dublin 1 (see listing above) and on Saturday 21 Nov at Dun Laoghaire (Booking required via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2004398710500).
There will also be Clipper Race Discovery Talks on Thursday at 18:00 in Dublin (see listing above) and on Saturday 21 Nov at 11:00 in Dun Laoghaire (booking required via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2004402970241)
The race is divided into eight legs and up to 16 individual races. Over 700 race crew, representing over 40 nations and from all walks of life, will take on this challenge (after rigorous training). So if you are interested in being part of the 2027/2028 race, you can apply now and can find out more at the Discovery Talks. The mandatory 24 day training costs GBP 8000 and then each leg costs from GBP 8300. https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/
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+++ Beta Festival
The Beta Festival “explores how technology is reshaping how we sense, perceive and understand the world around us. Bringing together artists working across installation, performance, sound, games and digital media, the programme asks what happens when we de-centre the human perspective and begin to consider the intelligence of landscapes, plants, animals and machines.” (I couldn’t have said it better. ;-) ) It runs from 06-22 November and all events are at https://www.betafestival.ie/beta-festival-2026
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+++ Humanarium: Breathe – Exhibition
The Humanarium at RCSI, 118 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 has opened a new exhibition. The exhibition is called “Breathe” and is about the science of breathing. Admission is free and the exhibition (and the cafe at RCSI) is open from 07:30-16:30 Mon-Fri and 10:00-17:00 on Saturdays. https://www.humanarium.ie/exhibitions/breathe/
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+++ The Day The World Rocked: Live Aid – Guided Tour
Every Friday at 14:00 and every Saturday at 11:00 a guided tour of the National Photographic Archive Exhibition “The Day The World Rocked: Live Aid” will take place. Live Aid was a world wide event in 1985 when two concerts took place simultaneously in London and Philadelphia with the intention to collect money to feed the world. Many of the greatest Pop and Rock performers of the time took part, from Status Quo to Joan Baez, Queen to Phil Collins and U2 to Madonna. Discover images and stories from Live Aid donated by Bob Geldof to the National Library of Ireland.
The exhibition is in the National Photographic Archive at Meeting House Square in Temple Bar and it is open every day from 10:00-16:00. https://www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/day-world-rocked-live-aid
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+++ Dublin Castle & Chester Beatty Museum closed until January
From 05 May, Dublin Castle, Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction will be closed because of the EU Presidency until 31 December 2026. And from 15 June, the Chester Beatty Museum will also close until January.
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+++ Dublin City Council Culture Company
Every week, the Dublin City Council Culture Company organises cultural events in venues in Dublin. They are events in addition to the normal events in museums, galleries and other venues. All events are free, but access is by registration only. And these events are POPULAR!! So when I get to checking them out on the Friday before they take place, the most interesting ones are usually already booked out. If you are interested, check them out here https://cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows
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+++ IKEA Crafting / Music / Cooking Workshops
Ikea in Ballymun runs a variety of crafting, music and cooking workshops it is always worh checking out. The workshops are free and usually go for 45 minutes. They are always for children, but the age is often not fixed. There are specific Toddler and baby workshops at times as well. Check them out on https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/stores/events/ikea-ballymun/
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+++ Some more events
Find Library events here https://www.dublincity.ie/events and Trinity College Events here https://www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/?day=18&month=03&year=2024&search=week
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+++ Storytelling and Toddler Groups at Dublin City Libraries
The Dublin City Libraries have published a list of Storytelling and Toddler groups for age 0-4 across the Dublin City Libraries. You can find it here https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/storytelling-and-toddler-groups-dublin-city-libraries
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And this is it for another week! Have a great weekend and good new week.
Take care,
–Joerg (dublineventguide@gmail.com)
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